Obituary: Jean CoxDARDANELLE — Jean Morgan Cox, 89, of Dardanelle died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Bentonville to the late John and Demetra DeShong Morgan. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, the Womens Missionary Society and a life member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Boyce Woods Post 3141 in Dardanelle. She was preceded in death by her ...

Obituary: Donald OrtonMOLALLA, Ore. — Donald Ray Orton, most recently of Molalla, Ore., passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at OHSU, at the age of 78. His memorial service took place at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Don is survived by his loving wife of 59 and a half years, Sheila (George) Orton; and a brother, Wayne Orton of Wisconsin. The twinkle in his eye was passed on to his children, Debi Casarotto of Molalla, Sco...

Obituary: Jacky DickensHOPE — Jacky Lee Dickens, 50, of Gurdon, formerly of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Little Rock. Jacky was born Sept. 8, 1962, to James Lee and Bonnie (Robertson) Dickens in Russellville. Jacky was an electrician and worked for numerous construction companies throughout his career. Jacky loved reading, music and spending time with his family and friends. Jacky is preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew Jackson ”A.J....

Obituary: L.E. HudsonDANVILLE — L.E. “Bear” Hudson, 80, of Belleville passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Waltreak to the late William David and Ida Pearl Black Hudson. He was a poultry farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hayes Hudson and Jessie Hudson; sister, Sally Hudson; and an infant sister. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Hudson; son Ronnie...

Obituary: Jackie AdamsCLARKSVILLE — Jackie M. Adams, 70, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, May 7 2013, at Johnson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 16, 1942, in Clarksville to the late Kirby and Allene Webb Rutledge. She is proceeded in death by her husband, James Adams and one brother, Danny Rutledge. Survivors include one niece, Danika (Jerome) Johnson of Ozark; and one great-niece, Brittney Lyne Johnson of Ozark. Graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. today a...

Obituary: Loyd GeorgeChief Petty Officer, Loyd Lacy George USN (Ret.) passed away Aug. 4, 2012, at his home in Munford, Tenn. He was born June 2, 1935, in Yell County, the oldest son of Alseen George Sr. and Estelle Adams George. Loyd was predeceased by his parents; his youngest brother, Larry George; and twin grandchildren, Nathan and Mollie Gingery. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances Parker George; two sons, Tim (Michelle) George of Orlando, Fla., a...

Obituary: O.D. Lewis Jr.O.D. Lewis Jr., 82, of Russellville died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born June 14, 1930, at Dover to Omen Dow and Lena Mae Burnett Lewis. O.D. was a pressman and a bus mechanic for Russellville School District, a United States Army veteran and a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. He wrote and recorded many songs and sang and played the guitar in the Russellville area for many years. He loved...

Obituary: Barbara GlascoBarbara Lee (Ervin) Glasco, 72, of Russellville went to be with God on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born Jan. 13, 1941, at Newport to Kenneth Gordon and Eva Lee Owens Ervin. She was a very loving, caring and creative person, a gifted teacher of preschoolers; very adept at creating centers for teaching young children. She was a wonderful fun-loving companion to her husband and family. She doted on her...

Obituary: Lynda HolbrookDARDANELLE — Lynda Dean Holbrook, 64, of Atkins passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013, at Atkins Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Jan. 11, 1949, in Lepanto to the late Mong and Mable Collins Prater. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buddy Holbrook; a son, Ricky Holbrook; a grandson, Paul Holbrook Jr.; four brothers, Forest Eugene, Max, Horace and Lee Prater; and three sisters, Alice Marie, Ellen...

Obituary: Denise WilsonDenise Wilson, 52, of Russellville departed this life Friday, May 3, 2013, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home of Russellville. She was born June 10, 1958, to James and Zerita Willis. Denise was a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She was proceeded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles “Boo” Willis; one son-in-law, William Mitchell Jr.; and one granddaughter, Zerita Marie Willis. Survivors include her husband, Cha...

Obituary: Brenda GandyGROVETON, Texas — Brenda Dora Crumpacker Gandy passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Atkins, where she lived with her significant other, Gary Ward. She was born April 4,1954, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Wanda Crumpacker; and grandparents, Harmon and Dora Crumpacker, and Benjamin and Violet Wiley. She is survived by sisters, Phyliss Chastain of Port Lavaca, Texas, Beverly H...

Obituary: Arbon LangfordArbon F. Langford, 87, of Hector died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle. The son of Oscar and Ellie Langford, he was born Aug. 9, 1925, in Hector. Arbon was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of the Moreland Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, singing and loved music. He also loved being a grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Pearl Langford; h...

Obituary; William WileyATKINS — William F. “Bill” Wiley, 60, of Dover passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1952, in Camden, N.J., son of the late George W. and Elizabeth Priest Wiley. He was retired after 32 years with Arkansas Nuclear One, and he was a volunteer for the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Russellville and the Arkansas Department of Health Hospice. He was a wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife of ...

Obituary: Harold LovelessVAN BUREN — Harold Loveless, 72, of Van Buren passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013, in a local hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 42 in Alma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer M. and Jimmie (Jones) Loveless. Funeral services w...

Obituary: Ruby ShuffieldMAGNOLIA — Ruby Gladys Farmer Shuffield, 86, of Dover passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home in Dover. She was born on March 25, 1926, in Monroe, La., to the late Willie Leonivas and Artie Lee (Brigmon) Triplet and is preceded in death by a son, David Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Shahegh of Dover; two sons, Jack Winston of Monet, Mo., and Larry Taylor of Clarksville; companion, Harold Farmer of Paris; grandchildre...

Obituary: James BoyceATKINS — James William Boyce, 60, of Atkins passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Dec. 11, 1952, in Little Rock, the son of James and Marilyn Gean Gipson Boyce. He attended Union Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Gary Boyce; son, James Allen Boyce; and grandson, Hunter Chronister. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margie Boyce of Atkins...

Obituary: Colene PerrittATKINS — Colene Perritt, 79, of Russellville passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born December 25, 1933, in Burlington Junction, Mo., the daughter of John and Olive Reavis Ford. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Johnathon. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Alfred Perritt; daughter and son-in-law, Deneise and Larry Germany; son and daughter-in-law...

Obituary: John King Sr.CLARKSVILLE — John E. King Sr., 79, of Clarksville passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Little Rock. He was born May 15, 1933, in the Jamestown Community, to the late John Floyd King and Emma (Larue) King. He was currently the Sergeant At Arms, and was the former post commander of the DAV Chapter 62. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division, stationed in Ft. Benning, Ga. He was retired from Tyson Foods, he was a local historian having authored s...

Obituary: Robert CollinsRobert W. Collins, 63, of Russellville died Monday, May 6, 2013, at his home in Russellville. The son of L.B. and Glenda Collins, he was born March 25, 1950, in Russellville. He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Masters Degree. He married Sherri Collins, on April 24, 1976, at Ola. He was a retired major with the United States Army. Robert served with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 202, and was a member of the Church of Jesus C...